HR 2847
115th Congress
House
Families
Adoption and foster care
Congressional oversight
Employment and training programs
Government information and archives
Poverty and welfare assistance
Improving Services for Older Youth in Foster Care Act
Introduced: June 8, 2017
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Jun 21, 2017
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jun 20, 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 20, 2017
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 391 - 8 (Roll no. 309). (text: CR H4951-4952)
Jun 20, 2017
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 391 - 8 (Roll no. 309).(text: CR H4951-4952)
Jun 20, 2017
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4978-4979)
Jun 20, 2017
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jun 20, 2017
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2847.
Jun 20, 2017
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4951-4955)
Jun 20, 2017
Mrs. Walorski moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jun 12, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
Jun 8, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jun 8, 2017
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2017 | House · vote #309 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 391–8 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
Improving Services for Older Youth in Foster Care Act
(Sec. 2) This bill amends part E (Foster Care and Adoption Assistance) of title IV of the Social Security Act to revise the John H. Chafee Foster Care Independence Program to:
- authorize states electing to extend foster care eligibility up to age 21 to extend assistance and services to youths who have aged out of foster care but have not yet reached age 23,
- authorize redistribution of unexpended amounts among states that apply for additional program funds,
- allow states to make individuals eligible for participation in the educational and training voucher program through age 25 (but no more than 5 years), and
- modify congressional reporting requirements.
What's happening now
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Committees of jurisdiction
3
Cosponsors
1